Pints to Fluid Ounces
Convert pints to fluid ounces instantly — one pint is 16 fluid ounces.
| Pints | Fluid Ounces |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 16 fl oz |
| 2 pt | 32 fl oz |
| 3 pt | 48 fl oz |
| 5 pt | 80 fl oz |
| 10 pt | 160 fl oz |
| 25 pt | 400 fl oz |
| 50 pt | 800 fl oz |
| 100 pt | 1600 fl oz |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Pints field.
- The Fluid Ounces figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Fluid Ounces field converts back to Pints the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Pints to Fluid Ounces formula
To convert pints to fluid ounces, multiply by 16.
fl oz = pt × 16
Put another way, one pint is exactly 16 fluid ounces.
Why this factor: the pint and the fluid ounce are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 16 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 16 — or use the Fluid Ounces to Pints converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 2 pt. Multiply by 16 to get 32 fl oz.
2 pt × 16 = 32 fl oz
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a pint?
A US liquid pint is half a quart, or two cups.
Definition: Exactly one eighth of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 0.473176473 liter.
Where it is used: Beer, cream, berries and ice cream in the US.
Worth knowing: The imperial pint is 568.26 mL — noticeably larger than the US pint's 473 mL, which is why a UK pint of beer is a bigger drink.
What is a fluid ounce?
A US fluid ounce is a small liquid volume, one eighth of a cup.
Definition: Exactly one 128th of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters.
Where it is used: Beverage cans and bottles, cosmetics, and small liquid quantities in the US.
Worth knowing: Measures volume, not weight — a fluid ounce of water weighs about 1.04 avoirdupois ounces. The imperial fluid ounce is 28.41 mL.
Pints vs Fluid Ounces
The pint and the fluid ounce belong to the same family of units, so converting between them is usually a matter of shifting a decimal point or applying a small whole-number factor.
Frequently asked questions
How many fluid ounces are in a pint?
One pint equals 16 fluid ounces.
What is the formula to convert pints to fluid ounces?
Multiply the number of pints by 16. To reverse it, divide by 16 instead.
How do I convert fluid ounces back to pints?
Divide by 16, which is the same as multiplying by 0.0625.
How many fluid ounces are in 10 pints?
10 pt works out to 160 fl oz.
Is there anything to watch out for with pints?
The imperial pint is 568.26 mL — noticeably larger than the US pint's 473 mL, which is why a UK pint of beer is a bigger drink.
How is the pint defined?
Exactly one eighth of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 0.473176473 liter.